2012 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

Estate: Clos Du Val
Region: Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Hirondelle Vineyard
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Tasting Note:August 25, 2017

Second of the blind red wines at this quarter's S&E Wine Club, which for red was either Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc or Merlot from either Rutherford or Stags Leap District. Thanks Claude and Carrie!

Medium ruby red. A touch of greenery on the nose with chalk and blueberries. Heavy tannins (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Attack of black cherries on the palate with tons of volcanic like soil. Definitely felt reserved. Dry and long finish.

Made of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 24 months in 50% new French oak barrels. 4,200 cases produced.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2022.

Rating:

89 Points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Average price is around $66.00.

Clos Du Val, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Red Wine, North Coast, S&E Wine Club, Napa Valley, California, United States of AmericaGreg Ballington2012, Clos du Val, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Hirondelle Vineyard, Red Wine, Napa Valley, United States of America, California, Ted Henry, $$$, 89 PointsComment